curse like a pagan
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Synonym of swear like a trooper.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
When his father saw him he fumed terribly, cursing like a pagan, and asking whether his son were a roysterer fit for the gallows as well as a fool fit for a cassock.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “curse like a pagan” mean?
Synonym of swear like a trooper.
Is “curse like a pagan” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.